Tex. Gov't Code § 2155.143 · Subchapter C. DELEGATIONS OF AND EXCLUSIONS FROM COMPTROLLER'S PURCHASING AUTHORITY AND CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING
PURCHASE OF CARE AND TREATMENT SERVICES BY TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The Texas Juvenile Justice Department may purchase care and treatment services, including educational services, for its wards.
(b) The Texas Juvenile Justice Department shall:
(1) negotiate purchases under this section to achieve fair and reasonable prices at rates that do not exceed any maximum provided by law; and
(2) select service providers according to each provider's qualifications and demonstrated competence.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 734 (H.B. 1549), Sec. 112, eff. September 1, 2015.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2155.htm
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